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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.
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Trump slaps a 100 percent tariff on heavy and ‘sensitive’ drones
President Trump has introduced tariffs of up to 100 percent on heavier and security-sensitive drones entering the US, a move intended to bolster national security and encourage domestic manufacturing. It is likely to raise costs and limit options for commercial operators, particularly because Chinese manufacturers such as DJI currently dominate the market with products that…
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Anthony Albanese claims his ‘melons’ hand gestures were misinterpreted
Anthony Albanese has defended hand gestures he made while discussing melons gifted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, saying the interpretation that they were sexual was incorrect. The controversy matters because critics say the remarks and gestures were disrespectful towards a foreign leader and risked undermining the standards expected of Australia’s prime minister. The exchange…
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Farage may have won the battle for Clacton, but he’s losing the country
Nigel Farage has comfortably regained the Clacton seat in a by-election he called after resigning as an MP, presenting the result as a victory over the political establishment. However, the article argues that the win may not improve his wider position, as his approval ratings have fallen and Labour has moved ahead of Reform UK…
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Farage retains Clacton seat with 62.8% of by-election vote
Nigel Farage retained the Clacton seat for Reform UK in a by-election, winning a reported 63.3% of the vote. The decisive result reinforces Reform UK’s hold on the constituency and Farage’s personal support among local voters. The contest included several novelty candidates, including Count Binface, but none came close to challenging Farage. Farage did not…
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Penny Wong launches blistering attack on Pauline Hanson over her vision for Australia: ‘Seeks to divide for clicks and votes’
Penny Wong criticised Pauline Hanson in the Australian Senate, accusing the One Nation leader of pursuing division for political attention and votes. Wong’s remarks followed Hanson’s decision to wear a burqa in the chamber while pressing for a ban on face coverings, an episode that renewed debate about religious freedom, racism and parliamentary standards. Hanson…
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Marvel Is Officially Failing the X-Men
The article argues that Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men is mishandling major characters during Gail Simone’s run, particularly Rogue and Gambit. It says this is significant because Simone’s earlier feminist criticism, including the “Women in Refrigerators” concept, makes the alleged reliance on regressive gender roles and characterisation especially striking. According to the article, Rogue is portrayed less…
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Anthony Albanee jokes how Australia could ‘take over’ and reveals it’s in our constitution
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joked on a podcast that Australia could “take over” New Zealand, saying the possibility was contained in Australia’s Constitution. The remarks were presented as humour rather than a policy proposal, but draw attention to the long-standing constitutional and political links between the two countries. The Constitution allows the Australian Parliament…